Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are joined by Prince Michael of Kent as they host a Buckingham Palace garden party to mark The Royal Kennel Club’s 150th anniversary
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were today joined by Prince Michael of Kent as they hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
The royals stepped out to celebrate the Royal Kennel Club’s 150th anniversary party at the palace in London.
The Royal Kennedy club is headed by the prince, 80, and is one of the largest organisations in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training.
King Charles, 74, in a sweet act of homage to his late mother Queen Elizabeth, permitted the dog organisation – which was championed by the monarch, to have a garden party at the palace.
Prince Michael, who is Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin, was photographed chatting to guests, alongside the Duke and Duchess.
(Pictured left to right) Prince Michael of Kent, president of the Royal Kennel Club, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Sir John Spurling, vice president of the Kennel Club, arriving for the Royal Kennel Club Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London
The Duchess of Gloucester, 76, looked stunning in a buttoned navy blue ensemble cinched at the waist, which she matched with a navy blue sun hat.
She accessorised her look with a red clutch bag, nude wedge heels and a three-line pearl necklace which featured a dash of blue.
Her husband, the Duke of Gloucester, 78, also a cousin of the late Queen, joined her at the event in a grey suit, which he teamed with a red tie and black leather shoes. He too opted for a sun hat while out in the warm weather.
The prince and the club’s president, looked as dapper as ever as he sported a tailored grey checked suit alongside a sky blue shirt and navy blue tie with decorative gold symbols.
He completed the look with a pair of black leather shoes.
The Duchess of Gloucester greets Isabelle Atkins (pictured right) and Rumba, her mobility assistance dog
A number of royals were spotted enjoying the sunny weather at the garden party, while also meeting and greeting the guests in attendance
The Duchess of Gloucester, 76, looked stunning in a buttoned navy blue ensemble cinched at the waist, which she accessorised with a three-line pearl necklace which featured a centre blue stone
The Duke of Gloucester, 78, joined his wife at the event, and was seen sporting a grey suit, which he teamed with a red tie and black leather shoes
The Duchess of Gloucester speaks with a guest and their dog, during the Royal Kennel Club Garden Party at the palace
The Duchess of Gloucester hosted the special party alongside her husband the Duke. She was photographed enjoying the sunshine with other guests
The Duke and Duchess, who were the party’s hosts, were photographed entertaining the many guests in attendance, including vice president of the club, Sir John Spurling.
They also treated guest dogs to a very royal meet-and-greet, as they patted the hounds and spent time with them.
Queen Elizabeth was patron of the Royal Kennel Club for 70 years. It was founded in 1873 and is the oldest recognised kennel club in the world.
The club officially celebrated 150 years on April 5, when King Charles confirmed the club with a Royal prefix – which is now known as the Royal Kennel Club.
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